A LOCAL charity has been left disappointed and angry after the theft of an e-bike from a local charity.

Crediton Community Interest Company and non-profit organisation, The Turning Tides Project (TTTP) had only recently acquired the electric bike.

It was stolen during a break in at its headquarters at Crediton station.

The Turning Tides Project offers one-to-one and shared support services, creative sessions, events catering. offering opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism, with its work focused on making a real difference in the Crediton area and across the county.

Dominic Palfreman, one of the directors with TTTP, took to social media to explain his distress over the theft, explaining that the new bike was making a difference and helping it reach more people in the community.

He said he was “angry and disappointed” that someone had broken in and stolen the bike.

“It was already making a real difference to us, opening opportunities for exercise and exploration, and bringing smiles to faces,” he said.

“This isn’t just the theft of a bike. It’s the loss of something that was going to be used to create opportunities, support independence and bring joy.

“The theft has been reported to the police, and we have extensive CCTV footage where the thieves are visible.”

He called for the return of the bike, for an apology and for those who stole it to volunteer to make amends.

If anyone has information about the theft or has been offered an electric bike in suspicious circumstances, please contact the police on 0800 405040, quoting our crime reference DCP-20261028-0213, or get in touch with TTTP via: [email protected]